Should I use a pillow when I sleep on my stomach?
Yes, use a pillow under your stomach and side area. If you use such a pillow, you will actually be sleeping on your side, not your stomach. The pillow under your stomach and torso area will feel like you are on your stomach. Here is an example of what I mean- this is called a teardrop pillow.
The Teardrop Pillow is made especially for people who must sleep on their stomachs to transition to a healthier sleeping posture.
Stomach sleeping is not recommended. It stresses your neck and shoulders, as well as your back and internal organs. Many patients actually wake up with a stiff neck because of sleeping on their stomach. Anatomically it is not healthy for your neck. If you usually sleep on your stomach it can be very hard to change this habit because it is difficult to correct since stomach sleepers desire stomach warmth and support.
This special Pillow angles stomach sleepers off their stomachs while maintaining that reassuring feeling of warmth and support - helping you really sleep on your side - but you feel like you are sleeping on your stomach.
The Tear Drop Pillow is 6"x10"x28". It is composed of viscoelastic foam which makes it super comfortable and accomodating.
